Innovate: Vermont business calendar

Jan. 16, 2013

Jan. 17

South Burlington Rotary: 7:30-8:30 a.m., Vermont National Country Club, Breakfast $10. Program: To be announced. More info: southburlingtonrotary.org.

Franklin County Chamber of Commerce Mixer: 5:30-7:00 p.m. at Eatonís Fine Jewelry & Chow! Bella. The chamber will be unveiling its new website and Franklin County First website. $8 for non-members, $5 for members. The mixer is open to the public. RSVP to the chamber @ 802-524-2444 or info@fcrccvt.com.

Jan. 29-31

Vermont Farm Show: Champlain Valley Fair Grounds. Vermontís largest agricultural showcase, an opportunity to meet with vendors, preview products and machinery, attend trade association meetings and network within the farm community. No cost for parking or admission, but attendees are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food donation for the Vermont Food Bank.

Jan. 31

6th Annual TPC Networking Event: How to Excite, Engage, and Retain the Millennial Generation in your 2013 Goals. 5:30-8:00 p.m., Doubletree Hotel, 117 Williston Road, South Burlington. Guest speaker: Matt Harrington. Harrington is a new millennial in the training, quality and consulting profession. Harrington will explain how to capitalize on millennialsí talents, strengths and assets as members of companies and professional groups. $20 for TPC members and their guests; $25 for non-members; $15 for students. Register at ChamplainValleyAPICS@gmail.com.

Feb. 14-March 14

Whatís Next for the Active Business Owner? Five-week course for entrepreneurs who have written a business plan or have been a business owner for more than one year. For more information contact: Gwen Pokalo, Program Coordinator, Womenís Small Business Program, Mercy Connections, 802-846-7338.

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